State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) today gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the 122nd Indiana General Assembly.

Organization Day includes the swearing in of new and returning members of the General Assembly, including Crider, who take the formal oath of office to begin a new Senate term. This day also marks the annual first roll call of all state lawmakers and gives each Senate and House of Representatives caucus the opportunity to organize in preparation for the 2021 legislative session.

During the first session of each General Assembly, lawmakers craft a comprehensive budget to fund government services for the next two fiscal years.

"I'm humbled to be serving another term as the state senator representing Senate District 28," Crider said. "I'm ready to keep working on issues that matter most to the Hoosiers in our community and those that will have a positive impact on our state."

As the 2021 session gets underway, Crider encourages residents of Senate District 28 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have by email at Senator.Crider@iga.in.gov or by phone at 800-382-9467.